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Julia vs July

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Julia

Girl #116 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"soft-haired, youthful"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Spanish Italian German Polish Portuguese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#116
Total SSA Count
2,359
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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July

Boy #6,248 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"of Julius, born in July"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

American Latin American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,248
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Julia Rank #116
July Rank #6,248

Julia is more popular, ranked #116 vs #6248 for July.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Julia or July more popular?

Julia is more popular, ranked #116 compared to July at #6248 in the United States.

What do Julia and July mean?

Julia means "soft-haired, youthful" (Latin origin). July means "of Julius, born in July" (Latin origin).

Are Julia and July boy or girl names?

Julia is primarily a girl name. July is primarily a boy name.

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